Dancing figure



Jan 6, 1931. I M. J. HAND 5 DANCING FIGURE Filed Jan. 30. 1929 ATTORNEYPatented Jan. 6, 1931 MICHAEL J. HAND, of new ORK; "N41 DANCING Frau-i81 Application filed January 30, e eastat. 336,13

, This invention relates generally to dancing figures, and has moreparticular reference to a novel automatic dancing figure forphonographs.

The invention has for an object the provision of a device of the classmentioned which is of simple durable construction, desirable andefficient in action, and which can be manufactured and sold at areasonable cost.

The invention proposes the use of a circular cover adapted for engagingupon the record carrying disc of a phonograph, and provided with edgeprojections engaging as the record carrying disc turns, against a springpressed lever arranged for transmitting a periodic blow against avibratable member in contact with the feet of a sus pended figure formoving them. to simulate .lancing. The figure may be that of a man or awoman and has joints at the thighs, knees and ankles and at the arms forsimultaneously dancing as it receives vibrations from the said vibrationmember.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the object andadvantages there of, reference will be had to the following descriptionand accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which thevarious novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth,

In the accompanying drawing, forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a phonograph provided with a dancingfigure according to this invention.

Fig. 2 is a side elevational view of the recrd carrying disc of thephonograph, with a cover shown in sectional view engaged there- Fig. 3is a side elevational view of the vibration portion of the device.

Fig. 4 is a horizontal, sectional View, taken on the line 4-4 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a vertical sectional view, taken on the line 55 of Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary side elevational view of the top portion of theabutting lever of the device.

The reference numeral 10 indicates generally a phonograph of any designor construction'liavifng atone arm 11 restable upon the record,supportdisc 12. A. cover consisting of a flat top 13 and vertical sides 1 4isen- 'g agedffupfonjthe disc 12. and arranged for retating with thediscjjasone unit. A plurality of jteethY15 project from thegsides 14. V'Asinall casing 16 is attached on the top of the phonograph in proximityof the disc 12 and has an integral top vibration board'l'? adapted tovibrate when its free end is struck. A. vertical rod 18 is attached to across piece 1'6fof the casingle and has a bent horizontal top19fro1nwhich a figure arranged for dancing depends. 'This figurecomprises a head 20, a body 21 attached thereto, arms22pivotallyfattachedon'the body, and legs 23 also pivotally attached onthe body and formed with feet resting upon the vibration board 17. Thelegs areprovided with joints at theiknees and ankles. i

endsonto the base of the casing 16and has one of itsends bent forwardand urged into engagement with the cover sides 14 by. an eX- pansionspring 25. The other end of the leveil 24 13 attached withya bar 26slidably mounted .on the base of the casing 16v and having at its freeends upwardly projecting lugs 2'1 Apin 28 is attached between these lugsand passes tliru an inclined elongated opening 29 formed in a lug 3Oprojecting downwards frombne end of an arm 31 pivot ed as at 32 to'thesides of the casing, and having an'upwardly bentfront'end 38.

' An abutting lever 34 is hingedly mounted on' the end 33 and has aprojecting stop 35 limiting its motion to a horizontal position, andaspring 36furges the lever 34 into this position; The spring 36 is of thetension type acts between the end83 and the lever 34. In operation ofthe device, the lever 24 is moved-Lba'ck and forth byreason of theexpansionspring and the projections 15 on the cover sides 14, during therotation of the disc 12. Themotion is transmitted to the pin 28 whichmoves to rock the arm 31. On the upward motion of the arm end 33, theabutting lever 34 strikes the board 17 for setting up vibrations tovibrate the feet of the figure depending from the rod portion 19, andsimulating a dancing figure. On the downstroke of the arm end 33, theabutting lever idles past the board 17 due to its turning about itshinge and against the action 1 of the spring 36.

While I have, shown and deserihed. the preferred embodiment; ofmydnventipn; jit -is to be understood that I do not limit myself .0 theprecise construction herein disclosed and the right isI'QSQIVWitO.alul'chflingwlandi modifications coming Within the scope ofthe invention as defined in the appended dlaimst Having thus describedmy invention what i claim as neW and desire-t0 secure'bfUnited StatesLetters Patent is:. 7

1. Anautomatic dancing. fig re. i011 phonm graphs, compr sin a casing;fpr. attachment.- ona phonograph adjacent the turntable andv termed withatop vibratinnboarfil, prpjen: tions .on said turntab1e,.a .daneer.figurasnsepended 0n arodiattachediontheeasing and having its feet.engaging said vibration board, a springp rgedfl leveri fur. engagingiaid' projectionson. the turntable off the phonograph. f r reieeivingv pri di mQtiOn, and pivotally mountedlin said casing, an arm with, anupward bent.- frontendiandpivotally mounted in the casing andconnectiwitli an :aid lever for periodic.-pivoting,;an abutting lever hingedonthefmntendoisaid armibr striking the vibrationboard',.astapiornon mally.holding. the abutting leverv horizon: tally, and aspring urgingtheahuttingleiver;

against the stop.-

2. An automatic dancingrfig l'fl pl" phOnQ graphs, CQInpliSiIlg acasiiigfori'attadimen on a .phonographadjacent the turntableand formed with atop,.vibra.tiQn hoard; :Pl'DiQ:

40 tions. on said turntable, adamgrfigrirufifls; pended on a. rod jattached on thacasing and having its; feet engaging. said vihm ibnrboard, a spring urged. lever-for. engaging said..projectionsonthefturntahleiofitheiplioe nograph for receiving. periedie. motion andpivctally. mounted in said ,casing,'.,a1 1 with .an upward Tbentfltont,endIand-JfiYQtBJllY mounted in the. casing, .a .lug, with an.iilliilfid' slot. projectingpfrom the.-:r ean oisafllarm,

a pin extended into said inelinedi 510th and attached on a. bar,slidahly, mounted} on the base of said. casing, the inner. and of? thespring urged. lever: being. attached .on;..-saii1 bar, an abuttingleverv hinged" 011-..t1ie fiint 5 end ofisaid arm fonstriliing thevihratiim board, a stop for .normallyiholding thetahute ting levenhorizontally, and" means tor urging the abutting lever. againsttliBQStOpa In. testimony whereof. I have. affi'xidcmy 60.:"aignatur.e..-

MICHAEL D.

